Activated carbons are used widely in the manufacture of food and drink products.
If you consider a humble can of fizzy soft drink, then there is a chance that activated carbon was used in several stages of its production:
– Purification of the raw materials, such as sugar, phosphoric acid and the CO2 gas
– Dechlorination of ‘town water’ in the production of the beverage blend itself
– Purification of water used for the washing of bottles/cans
– VOC abatement in the printing of metal cans
A summary of common carbon applications in the food and beverage industry is shown below:
– Decolourisation and purification of wines and other alcoholic beverages, in vineyards, breweries and distilleries
– Production of sweeteners, including cane sugar and glucose syrups, for the removal of colour, taste and odour
– Edible oil purification, including olive oil, fish oil and various vegetable oils
– The purification of carbon dioxide produced in brewery/fermentation processes
– Process water purification
– E153 food colorant
– Chemical purification, for food-grade acids and other raw materials
– Odour control systems in abattoirs and food processors
– VOC abatement in printing facilities
CPL Activated Carbons can supply several grades of carbon for the food and beverage sector.
Related services:
– Mobile carbon filters
– Site Services
– Reactivation
– Engineering services
Related Applications
– Air & Gas Purification
– Edible Oil
– Food & Beverage
– Water Treatment
